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May 1, 2025Digital HealthOpen Access

Scoping review of the e-health literature in older adults

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YZY. ZhangYRYanti RosliNSNur Zakiah Mohd Saat

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Overview

Scoping review shows decreased eHealth literacy and engagement in older adults, indicating barriers to usability.

Key Points

  • eHealth literacy is crucial for enhancing healthcare access in older adults, but significant barriers exist.
  • Findings indicate a link between lower education levels and decreased eHealth literacy in older adults.
  • Scoping review methodology revealed factors influencing eHealth engagement, including social support and technology access.
  • Future research should prioritize interventions that promote digital literacy and usability for older populations.

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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af751a7567bf4f94fee38ehttps://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251362545
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